diaper
An allover pattern with motifs placed in a repeated design, esp. on a rectangular or diagonal grid.
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delta connection
A connection arrangement of a three-phase electrical transformer; the three windings are connected in series forming a closed circuit in the shape of
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demountable partition, relocatable partition
A nonload-bearing partition of dry construction, assembled from prefabricated components, which can be installed, removed, and then reinstalled at a different location;
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depth gauge
A device for measuring the depth of a hole, cutout, groove, recess, etc.; usually consists of a graduated scale which slides through
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diagonal brace
An inclined structural member in compression and/or tension; usually employed to stabilize a frame against horizontal forces, such as wind.
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diagonal chimney stacks
Several brick chimney stacks that are square in cross section and oriented so that diagonals through them form a straight line; usually corbeled
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diamond light, diamond pane
A small pane of glass, either diamond-shaped or squareshaped, and set diagonally in lead cames in a window sash. Also called diamond glass.